"George Saunders, der 'König der Kurzgeschichte' (NZZ), erzählt einfühlsam und virtuos von den Gefängnissen, in denen wir stecken - den realen wie den eingebildeten.
George Saunders erzählt mir großer Klarsicht von einer zutiefst verunsicherten Gesellschaft: Da ist der Großvater, der in einer nicht allzu fernen dystopischen Zukunft einen Brief mit einer zärtlichen Warnung an seinen Enkel schreibt. Oder die Mutter, die ein Unrecht an ihrem Sohn sühnen möchte, dabei jedoch nur noch größeres Unrecht verursacht. Oder der Obdachlose, der sich zu einer Gehirnwäsche bereiterklärt und doch eingeholt wird von seinem früheren Leben. Oder der unterirdische Vergnügungspark, in dem Hölle gespielt wird und der alles auf die Probe stellt, was wir für die Wirklichkeit halten...
'Tag der Befreiung' versammelt so virtuose wie einfühlsame Erzählungen über die Gefängnisse, in denen wir stecken, die ganz realen und die eingebildeten. Sie handeln von Macht und Moral, Liebe und Verlust, von der Sehnsucht nach menschlicher Verbindung und dem Versuch, sich von allem zu befreien. Und davon, dass die Befreiung manchmal die noch größere Katastrophe ist."
"Fuchs, du stiehlst allen die Show
Fuchs 8 war immer schon neugierig und ein bisschen anders als die anderen Füchse seiner Gruppe. So hat er die menschliche Sprache gelernt, weil er sich gern in den Büschen vor den Häusern versteckte und zuhörte, wenn die Menschen ihren Kindern Gutenachtgeschichten vorlasen. Die Macht der Worte und Geschichten befeuert seine Neugier auf diese Wesen, bis Gefahr am Horizont auftaucht: Der Bau eines riesigen Einkaufszentrums zerstört den Wald, in dem die Füchse leben, und sie finden kaum noch Nahrung. Dem stets belächelten Tagträumer Fuchs 8 bleibt nur eines: Er beschließt, seine Fuchsfamilie zu retten, und macht sich auf den Weg zu den Menschen ..."
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Man Booker Prize-winning novel Lincoln in the Bardo and the story collection Tenth of December, a 2013 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction.
The breakout book from 'the funniest writer in America'--not to mention an official 'Genius'--his first nonfiction collection ever.
George Saunders's first foray into nonfiction is comprised of essays on literature, travel, and politics. At the core of this unique collection are Saunders's travel essays based on his trips to seek out the mysteries of the 'Buddha Boy' of Nepal; to attempt to indulge in the extravagant pleasures of Dubai; and to join the exploits of the minutemen at the Mexican border. Saunders expertly navigates the works of Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, and Esther Forbes, and leads the reader across the rocky political landscape of modern America. Emblazoned with his trademark wit and singular vision, Saunders's endeavor into the art of the essay is testament to his exceptional range and ability as a writer and thinker."
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Man Booker Prize-winning novel Lincoln in the Bardo and the story collection Tenth of December, a 2013 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction.
Talking candy bars, baby geniuses, disappointed mothers, castrated dogs, interned teenagers, and moral fables-all in this hilarious and heartbreaking collection from an author hailed as the heir to Kurt Vonnegut and Thomas Pynchon.
'The first thing you ought to know is that Saunders is the funniest writer in America... [But] Saunders's laughs are a cover, a diversion, beneath which reside some profoundly serious intentions regarding the morality of how we live and the power of love and immanent death to transform us into vastly better creatures... I can't think of another writer who would try to do what Saunders is doing, or anything close to it. This is an important book.'-The Nation
'Saunders is a hilarious, wicked, and pitch-perfect satirist of our times, of course, but for a satirist he has a whole lot of heart.'-Esquire
This audiobook includes an original song by the author.
"In Persuasion Nation" was written and performed by George Saunders, and recorded, mixed, and mastered by Peter Coleman at 365 Producer in Santa Cruz, California."
"A stunning collection including the story 'Sea Oak,' from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Man Booker Prize-winning novel Lincoln in the Bardo and the story collection Tenth of December, a 2013 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction.
Hailed by Thomas Pynchon as 'graceful, dark, authentic, and funny,' George Saunders gives us, in his inventive and beloved voice, this bestselling collection of stories set against a warped, hilarious, and terrifyingly recognizable American landscape.Includes an Original Song by the Author
"Pastoralia" was written and performed by George Saunders, and recorded, mixed, and mastered by Peter Coleman at Indigital Studios in Santa Cruz, California."
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Man Booker Prize-winning novel Lincoln in the Bardo and the story collection Tenth of December, a 2013 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction.
In a profoundly strange country called Inner Horner, large enough for only one resident at a time, citizens waiting to enter the country fall under the rule of the power-hungry and tyrannical Phil, setting off a chain of injustice and mass hysteria.An Animal Farm for the 21st century, this is an incendiary political satire of unprecedented imagination, spiky humor, and cautionary appreciation for the hysteric in everyone. Over six years in the writing, and brilliantly and beautifully packaged, this novella is Saunders' first stand-alone, book-length work-and his first book for adults in five years.
Includes an original song by the author.
"The Phil Stomp" was written and performed by George Saunders, and recorded, mixed, and mastered by Peter Coleman at Indigital Studios in Santa Cruz, California."
"Since its publication in 1996, George Saunders's debut collection has grown in esteem from a cherished cult classic to a masterpiece of the form, inspiring an entire generation of writers along the way. In six stories and a novella, Saunders hatches an unforgettable cast of characters, each struggling to survive in an increasingly haywire world. With a new introduction by Joshua Ferris and a new author's note by Saunders himself, this edition is essential reading for those seeking to discover or revisit a virtuosic, disturbingly prescient voice.
Praise for George Saunders and CivilWarLand in Bad Decline
"It's no exaggeration to say that short story master George Saunders helped change the trajectory of American fiction."-The Wall Street Journal
"Saunders's satiric vision of America is dark and demented; it's also ferocious and very funny."-Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
"George Saunders is a writer of arresting brilliance and originality, with a sure sense of his material and apparently inexhaustible resources of voice. [CivilWarLand in Bad Decline] is scary, hilarious, and unforgettable."-Tobias Wolff
"Saunders makes the all-but-impossible look effortless."-Jonathan Franzen
"Not since Twain has America produced a satirist this funny."-Zadie Smith
"An astoundingly tuned voice-graceful, dark, authentic, and funny-telling just the kinds of stories we need to get us through these times."-Thomas Pynchon"
"NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This inspiring meditation on kindness from the author of Lincoln in the Bardo is based on his popular commencement address.
Three months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of The New York Times, where its simple, uplifting message struck a deep chord. Within days, it had been shared more than one million times. Why? Because Saunders's words tap into a desire in all of us to lead kinder, more fulfilling lives. Powerful, funny, and wise, Congratulations, by the way is an inspiring message from one of today's most influential and original writers.
Praise for Congratulations, by the way
"As slender as a psalm, and as heavy."-The New York Times
"The graduating college senior in your life probably just wants money. But if you want to impart some heartfelt, plainspoken wisdom in addition to a check, you can't do much better than [Congratulations, by the way]."-Entertainment Weekly
"The loving selflessness that [George Saunders] advises and the interconnectedness that he recognizes couldn't be purer or simpler-or more challenging."-Kirkus Reviews
"Warm and tender."-Publishers Weekly"
"The award winning series of classic and contemporary fiction returns with a collection of darkly funny short stories by the likes of Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Aimee Bender, A.M. Homes, Nathan Englander, Kim, Addonizio, and George Saunders. Readers include Anjelica Huston, Neil Gaiman, Michael Imperioli, Harris Yulin, Christina Pickles, Jefferson Mays, and Christine Ebersole."
"From the undisputed master of the short story comes a dazzling and disturbing new collection.
A family member recollects a backyard pole dressed for all occasions; Divisional Director Todd Birnie sends round a memo to employees he thinks need some inspiration; and in an auction of local celebrities Al Roosten hides his own internal monologue behind a winning smile. Although, as a young boy discovers, sometimes the voices fade and all you are left with is a frozen hill on a cold day in December..."
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